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Fair Damages Calculation: Ending Discrimination in Courts

This act aims to ensure that courts do not consider race, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation when calculating future earnings in damages cases. This means every citizen will be treated equally, regardless of these characteristics, which may affect the amount of damages awarded in civil cases.
Key points
Federal courts cannot use race, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation to calculate future earnings in damages cases.
New guidelines will be developed for economists and states to ensure earnings tables are free of bias.
Studies and training for judges will be conducted to ensure proper implementation of the new rules.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4161
Sponsor: Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6]
Process start date: 2025-06-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Fair Calculations in Civil Damages Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_4161.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-06-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal courts cannot use race, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation to calculate future earnings in damages cases.
  • New guidelines will be developed for economists and states to ensure earnings tables are free of bias.
  • Studies and training for judges will be conducted to ensure proper implementation of the new rules.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Courts and Law